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TASCHEN luxury art book cover for "Modern Art: A History from Impressionism to Today," a premium coffee table book.
  • TASCHEN luxury art book cover for "Modern Art: A History from Impressionism to Today," a premium coffee table book.
  • A book spread featuring a painting by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, an influential artist in the Expressionism movement.
  • A page from the art history book showing a Juan Gris Cubist painting, "The Smoker," an example of fine art.
  • A page from the collectible art book showcasing Peter Phillips's Pop Art work, "Lion Versus Eagles."
  • Inside the book, a page featuring Theo van Doesburg's abstract art, "Contra Composition V," a key piece in modernism.
  • A page from the Taschen book showing Odilon Redon's Symbolist painting, "The Golden Cell," a work of symbolic art.
  • An art book spread displaying Mary Cassatt's Impressionist painting, "Woman with a Pearl Necklace in a Loge," a classic example of Impressionism.
  • TASCHEN luxury art book cover for "Modern Art: A History from Impressionism to Today," a premium coffee table book.
  • A book spread featuring a painting by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, an influential artist in the Expressionism movement.
  • A page from the art history book showing a Juan Gris Cubist painting, "The Smoker," an example of fine art.
  • A page from the collectible art book showcasing Peter Phillips's Pop Art work, "Lion Versus Eagles."
  • Inside the book, a page featuring Theo van Doesburg's abstract art, "Contra Composition V," a key piece in modernism.
  • A page from the Taschen book showing Odilon Redon's Symbolist painting, "The Golden Cell," a work of symbolic art.
  • An art book spread displaying Mary Cassatt's Impressionist painting, "Woman with a Pearl Necklace in a Loge," a classic example of Impressionism.
Modern Art. A History from Impressionism to Today: 1870 - 2000 Hardcover Art Book

Modern Art. A History from Impressionism to Today: 1870 - 2000 Hardcover Art Book

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An Art Lover’s Dream 🎨

The adventure of modern art began in Paris in the 1860s, a time when a group of painters, later known as the Impressionists, began to challenge the artistic establishment. This book celebrates their legacy and traces the dynamic journey of contemporary art that followed.

Inside, you will find a year by year succession of the most groundbreaking artworks that defied convention and broke down barriers. The book features insightful essays on major movements like Symbolism, Expressionism, Dada, Surrealism, and Pop Art, accompanied by detailed explanations of each featured work and its artist.

696 pages 📖

One of the highlights of this volume is the stunning visual content, which includes masterpieces by some of the most iconic figures in art history. Among them is Mary Cassatt's "Woman with a Pearl Necklace in a Loge." Did you know that Cassatt, an American who spent most of her adult life in France, was a key member of the Impressionist circle? She was a close friend of Edgar Degas, who was a great influence on her work. She was also instrumental in introducing Impressionism to collectors in the United States.

Dimensions: 14 x 4.6 x 19.5 cm 📕

Another fascinating piece featured is Juan Gris's "The Smoker," an exemplary work of Cubism. Interestingly, Gris began his career as an illustrator and was initially a neighbour of Pablo Picasso in Paris. His friendship with Picasso and Henri Matisse profoundly influenced his journey into painting and Cubism.

Whether you're a seasoned art historian or a curious newcomer, this book is the perfect companion for exploring art movements that have shaped our world. Taschen's commitment to democratizing art is evident in every beautifully curated page of this wonderful volume.